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Hire Dr. Sanjana K.

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Freelance Science Editor (Life Sciences)

Profile Summary

- An experienced biologist with a PhD in Comparative Genomics - Eight years of experience working as a science editor - Experienced in substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading of scientific manuscripts - A skilled researcher with more than 7 years of experience designing and performing experiments in the fields of molecular biology, genomics, immunology, microbiology, bioinformatics, and crop physiology - Published six peer-reviewed articles and a book chapter in coordination with other researchers in the field.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Agronomy & Crop Science
• ★ Scientific Proofreading & Editing
• ★ Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Biology/Life Sciences
• ☆ Botany
• ☆ Plant Physiology
• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Comparative Genomics
• ☆ Genomics
• ☆ Soil Science
• ☆ Agricultural Biotechnology

Services

• Writing

Writing Medical Writing, Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Work Experience

Freelance scientific editor

TopEdit

July 2020 - Present

Freelance Scientific Editor

Mogoedit

March 2018 - Present

Freelance scientific editor

Wordvice Editing Service

September 2019 - January 2021

Freelance scientific editor

Sci-Edit Publications

September 2018 - December 2019

Online Subject Matter Expert - Biology

Chegg India

July 2017 - July 2018

Laboratory Demonstrator

Deakin University - Geelong Waterfront Campus

March 2013 - June 2013

Student Mentor

Deakin University - Geelong Waterfront Campus

January 2012 - December 2012

Research Associate

AstraZeneca India Private Limited

April 2008 - October 2009

Research Fellow

Indian Institute of Science

November 2006 - March 2008

Research Fellow

University of Agricultural Sciences

July 2005 - November 2006

Education

PhD

Deakin University - Geelong Waterfront Campus

November 2009 - March 2014

MSc (Crop Physiology)

University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad

2002 - 2004

BSc

Kerala Agricultural University

1997 - 2001

Certifications

• Writing in the Sciences (Online Certification Course - Accomplished with distinction)

  Stanford University - Stanford Online

  January 2018 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

(2017). The tammar wallaby: A marsupial model to examine the timed delivery and role of bioactives in milk. General and Comparative Endocrinology.

(2014). Comparative analysis of caveolins in mouse and tammar wallaby: Role in regulating mammary gland function. Gene.

(2012). Efflux pumps of Mycobacterium tuberculosis play a significant role in antituberculosis activity of potential drug candidates. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.

(2012). Monotremes and Marsupials: Comparative models to better understand the function of milk. Journal of Biosciences.

(2010). Rv1218c, an ABC transporter of Mycobacterium tuberculosis with implications in drug discovery. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.

(2007). Peptidase N encoded by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium modulates systemic infection in mice. FEMS Immunology and Medical Microbiology.

BOOK CHAPTER

(2012). The emerging role of miRNAs in the lactation process. Lactation: Natural Processes, Physiological Responses and Role in Maternity. Lactation: Natural Processes, Physiological Responses and Role in Maternity.